About Opptra:

Opptra is a digital-first omnichannel distributor helping global brands enter and scale across Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets - India, Southeast Asia, and the GCC. Founded by Binny Bansal (co-founder of Flipkart), Opptra operates on a stock-and-sell model, purchasing inventory upfront and running end-to-end operations from market entry strategy through to post-purchase experience.

About the role:

We're looking for an experienced Import and Export Lead to own end-to-end trade operations across India, Southeast Asia, and GCC corridors. Based in Dubai, you'll anchor GCC trade while driving regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and seamless customs clearance in a high-velocity ecommerce environment.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Export & Import Management:

Manage international shipments (air & sea freight)
Oversee documentation: Invoice, Packing List, COO, BL/AWB, HS codes
Ensure accurate product classification and customs valuation
Coordinate with freight forwarders, CHAs, and customs brokers

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:

Ensure compliance with UAE customs laws and GCC trade regulations
Oversee import/export regulations for India and SEA markets
Manage duty structures, VAT implications, and free zone requirements
Ensure adherence to re-export and bonded warehouse rules

Cross-Border Inventory Movement:

Plan consolidation strategies across geographies
Optimize freight costs and transit timelines
Coordinate with warehousing teams in UAE and origin countries
Support 1P inventory movements and replenishment cycles

Cost & Duty Optimization:

Evaluate duty drawback, FTA benefits, and preferential trade agreements
Optimize HS classification to avoid overpayment
Monitor demurrage, detention, and clearance delays
Drive landed cost efficiency

Stakeholder Coordination:

Work closely with: Supply Chain
Finance (for duty accounting & working capital impact)
Marketplace teams and
External logistics partners

Experience:

6–10+ years in EXIM / international trade operations
Strong experience managing GCC trade corridors
Hands-on exposure to UAE customs processes
Experience handling multi-country ecommerce shipments

Technical Knowledge:

HS code classification
UAE customs portal & clearance processes
VAT and duty frameworks
Free zone vs mainland trade compliance
Freight (air & sea) cost structures

Preferred Background:

Experience in ecommerce or distribution-led businesses
Exposure to high-SKU environments
Experience managing trade flows linked to platforms like Amazon or Noon

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